Questions about software packages which include the Linux kernel and come in a variety of forms, from desktop to server, lightweight to full-featured. Make sure your question is specific enough and not of the "Which Linux distribution for me?" kind.
Questions tagged [linux-distributions]
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Choosing a Linux distribution
Dangerous territory with this question so please try to be impartial and instead focus on what to look for when choosing a Linux distribution.
I'm completely new to Linux. I thought it'd never happen but I need to have a Linux box to play with and I…
Luke Puplett
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Linux Distro for Beginners
Well... I know that's the question arising all over the Internet, but I couldn't find an answer to suit me after googling for quite some time.
I'd like to get a Linux distribution, and start learning using the CLI. I'm looking for a distribution…
XLR3204S
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Linux distro: How to use only part of monitor for display?
For windows this question was already raised several times, see here1, here2 and here 3. But how does it work with linux distributions? The idea ist: Instead of using 2 monitors, buy a 35 inch 4k monitor and use only 27 inch normally (bottom left…
SearchSpace
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Running linux over Windows
I'm learning linux (programming and working on shells) and would like to know of a good method to work on Windows and Linux simultaneously since I need to use both, windows for reading the tutorials and linux to get hands on practice.
I earlier used…
Ankur
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Checksums of Ubuntu and OpenSUSE downloads
I have downloaded Ubuntu and OpenSuse quite a few times over the last 6 months, most of the time their associated check sums don't match. I have downloaded them from their official sites. Should I be concerned if the checksums don't match?
EDIT: I…
Rakshit Pai
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What Linux Distrobution would be a good fit for a web developer?
I'm thinking about switching to Linux (again). Mainly because miss the bash terminal.
My current server is running Ubuntu and I've used Ubuntu desktop in the past so I'm not a newbie to linux, but I don't know what distributions are available other…
Robert Hurst
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Distribution vs Development Release [Linux]
I was browsing DistroWatch.com and I was wondering what is the difference between a Distribution and a Development Release in linux. Can anyone enlighten me....
Remus Rigo
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Which rolling release distribution?
i would like to suggest me a good rolling release distribution. I use ubuntu, but I would like a distribution that allows me to tinker more with stuff and learn more about linux instead of offering an out-of-the-box OS
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Floppy-based linux distro for backing up an old PC
Is there a linux distro that fits on a 3.5 inch floppy that I could use to backup an entire harddrive of an old PC? (1997) It cannot boot from CD. It also has a network card, so it could theoretically download stuff from the internet (or run it from…
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Sources for linux distros other than distrowatch
I'm collecting all linux distributions that are available on the internet as long as its free. And I found that distrowatch has lots, but then when I tried to download from their site. Its so slow 5kbps. When I download psp games it is 101 kbps. So…
Wern Ancheta
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Linux distro in Windows LAN
For a destop PC to be used in a Windows network, e.g. DHCP/DNS server runing Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server running the same OS, all other clients runing xp, which would be the most convinient Linux distro choice?
p.s.: Since, most of the Linux…
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